Academics
The Education Majors Alumni Newsletter
FEATURES
Hearty congratulations to Professor Rachel Ragland on the release of her new book, The Teaching American History Project: Lessons for History Educators and Historians....MORE>
Jenny Ma Featured in College Publicity Campaign
At age 13, Jenny Ma immigrated to the United States from Guangdong, China. With few English skills, she entered the first grade class at John C. Haines Elementary School in Chicago¹s Chinatown neighborhood. But within weeks, she started picking up the language and advanced quickly, determined to work toward her long held goal to become a teacher....MORE>
New Faculty Member Arrives
The Education Department is delighted to welcome Vicki Trinder. After an extensive national search.....MORE>
Announcing a New Visual Art Certification
We are pleased to annouce the approval of a new K-12 art certification program. MORE>
Conducting Research in a Chicago Public School
Assistant Professor of Education Rachel Ragland's First-Year Studies education class conducted a semester-long research project about what motivates high school students to succeed. MORE>
New Education Studies Minor
This new interdisciplinary minor is designed for students who have strong interests in educational issues, but may not wish to complete a teacher certification program. MORE>
Linking Learning Communities: New Teacher Leadership Project
Two new initiatives further enhance internship experiences at Waukegan elementary and middle schools. MORE>
K-16 Initiative with Lake Forest and Lake Bluff School Districts
Through a committee, representatives from local schools continue to tap into community resources and collaborate for the purpose of improving learning for our students and improving staff development/instruction across our communities. MORE>
Class Notes
Find out what your fellow Education Majors are up to...MORE>
CHAPTER & PROGRAM UPDATES
IEA/NEA
Kappa Delta Pi
STAFF RESEARCH PROJECTS
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Dawn Abt-Perkins |
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Rachel Ragland |
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Shelley Sherman |
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Vicki Trinder |
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